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Service, Please
Stay in luxury at Hong Kong’s plush serviced apartments, writes Christy Lam
Hong Kong offers a wide variety of accommodation to suit every traveler’s needs. But according to a survey conducted by the global market research company Synovate, more and more locals, business and leisure travelers are choosing to stay at serviced apartments. Whether for short-term or long-term stay, guests can enjoy the superior amenities and the same level of services provided in star-rated hotels.
We walked around the city and explore the possibilities of where to stay. So here’s a quick round-up for the hottest serviced apartments in town.
Apartment O:
Discovering Shanghai and Hong Kong’s Past
What makes Apartment O different from the other serviced apartments is the distinctive design concept. The stylish black and red Old Shanghai interior rooms bring you to the nostalgic 1930s era. Meanwhile the Old Hong Kong style designed rooms creates a striking contrast combining both traditional and modern elements. Designed with grey-colored floral wallpaper and decorative backdrops, a conventional fan adds a charming touch to the entire apartment.
Just 10-minute walk from the Causeway Bay MTR station, the lavishly designed Apartment O features 16 private suites. Sizes range from 1,120 sq. ft to 1,500 sq. ft. and each room provides LCD Plasma TV, home entertainment system with hi-fi, jacuzzi, and complimentary wi-fi internet services. And for those who want to pamper themselves, a step inside their in-house spa relaxes your mind and body and offers a panoramic view of the Hong Kong skylines.
Kailash Apartments:
Living in a Contemporary Design
Located at Tai Hang Road in Happy Valley, Kailash Apartments provides an easy access to key business districts like Causeway Bay and Central. Whether choosing a two bedroom or a three bedroom apartment, each apartment provides fully-equipped kitchen, broadband Wi-Fi connection, broadband TV and home entertainment systems.
Check out their contemporary-designed units with brightly sunlit spaces and oak flooring. Moreover, gym facilities, party rooms and a meeting room are also available.
Harbour Plaza Resort City:
Urban oasis
Harbour Plaza Resort City is conceived as an urban oasis. Tucked away in Tin Shui Wai at New Territories, the 1,102- units Twin-building is use as a mid-point for the businessmen who travel to mainland China. Services include professional cleaning and housekeeping and 24-hour security to ensure you and your property well and safe.
Harbour Plaza Resort City has three types of units: standard, deluxe and luxury ranging from 405 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft. Each is fully equipped with a kitchenette refrigerator, microwave oven, electronic safe, cooking utensils, dining sets and electric kettle. Moreover, a host of recreational and leisure facilities are also available such as tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and a recreational club. The club comprises one of Hong Kong’s longest indoor running track, gymnasium machines, dry saunas and steam rooms.
Fraser Suites:
Escape from the City
If you’re in search for a quiet environment, stay at the Fraser Suites. Located in the prime commercial and residential district Wanchai, it brings you closer to home with each apartment equipped with the large screen LCD TV, integrated entertainment system and high-tech equipments. The entire design has a light-toned backdrop which complements the dark-wood dining tables and plush sofa chairs. For sport lovers, get fit in their ultra-modern gymnasium or take the plunge in their seasonal outdoor current jet pool or whirl pool.
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